ACT	asthma control test
ADMA	asymmetric dimethyl arginine
AS	atherosclerosis
BMI	body mass index
CF	cystic fibrosis
COPD	chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
CVD	cardiovascular disease
ECP	eosinophil cationic protein
ED	endothelial dysfunction
FENO	fractional exhaled nitric oxide
FEF25-50	the forced expiratory flow between 25 and 50% of the forced vital capacity
FMD	flow-mediated dilatation
HI	healthy individuals
hsCRP	high-sensitive C-reactive protein
ICS	inhaled corticosteroids
IgE	immunoglobulin E
sIgE	specific immunoglobulin E
LABA	long-acting beta-agonist
LAMA	long-acting muscarinic antagonist
LTRA	leukotriene receptor antagonist
NO	nitric oxide
OCS	oral corticosteroid
OMA	omalizumab
PAT	peripheral arterial tone
RHI	reactive hyperemia index
TPH	theophylline
VCAM-1	vascular cells adhesive molecule
VEGF	vascular endothelial growth factor